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LouEtta Ann Shrum
Kill Devil Hills – It is with great sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of LouEtta Ann Shrum, who passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on June 7, 2026, at the age of 73. She was lovingly cared for by her family during the final weeks of a year-long battle with stage four lung cancer.
Lou was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Terry Lee Shrum Sr.; her sister, Karen Kirin Armstrong; and her mother, father and stepfather.
To many, she was Lou. She was born on November 16, 1952 in West Brownsville, Pennsylvania. On April 3, 1971 she married the absolute love of her life.
More than four decades ago, they made the Outer Banks their home. While she embraced the coastal breeze, she never lost the warm, steadfast spirit of her Pennsylvania roots.
She taught her children the importance of keeping their word, the value of honesty, and always listen to their hearts. She lived her life with authenticity, a trait she firmly passed down to her two children, both of whom are just as stubborn as she was.
When she wasn’t relaxing watching Hallmark movies, she could often be found spending time with her children, or grandchildren, or enjoying a lively game of bingo, always ready for the next call. At the end of last year, she developed a newfound love for cruising, which allowed her to enjoy the sea on a grander scale.
Lou is survived by her children, Terry Shrum II and Stephanie Scarborough (Clayton); her three grandchildren, Lillian, Jordyn and Terry III; and many more extended family and friends.
She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her family, her friends, and the coastal community she was a part of for over forty years.
No services are planned at this time. Please share expressions of sympathy for the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com,. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.
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I am heartbroken to hear the passing of Lou. She will be missed. We enjoyed picking her up to go to bingo & talking about our families on the way to bingo. Rest easy my friend! Gone but never forgotten!🙏🏼❤️
We didn’t know her but in a short span of about six months , we met her through our Bingo gatherings at Sligo and Colington. She never complained though you could see some of it she tried to cover it up . We were always happy when she would win. She sure will be missed as she has been those last month or so. If you guys need anything please be sure to let us know. I know she’s in the arms of Our Holy God; and free from of all that pain. I sure we will see reminders of her, when the sky is beautiful like she was! God Bless you all and please accept our sadness of the times as it is right now, take comfort in knowing she’s Free from pain an will be watching you all keep growing and living as she would have you do. We will share with our other friends she came to know also. I know we are all strangers to her family , but she was a very special friend to us and enjoyed her company so much! Thank you for sharing her with us. Take care and we wish you all special love from us and best that life has to offer you guys, she always spoke so often about her loving family and all you guys did for her! Prayers and blessings to all of you! Regards, Sandye in KDH.
Wayne and I would like to offer our condolences. Terry and Lou have been treasured friends for many years. They were always available if we ever needed anything. It makes my heart smile knowing they are together again. Praying for strength and comfort for all family and friends.
Lou was such a sweet lady and like a 2nd mom to alot of us. Condolences to Terry and Stephanie. RIP Lou.
I am heartbroken to hear the passing of Lou. She will be missed. We enjoyed picking her up to go to bingo & talking about our families on the way to bingo. Rest easy my friend! Gone but never forgotten!🙏🏼❤️
We didn’t know her but in a short span of about six months , we met her through our Bingo gatherings at Sligo and Colington. She never complained though you could see some of it she tried to cover it up . We were always happy when she would win. She sure will be missed as she has been those last month or so. If you guys need anything please be sure to let us know. I know she’s in the arms of Our Holy God; and free from of all that pain. I sure we will see reminders of her, when the sky is beautiful like she was! God Bless you all and please accept our sadness of the times as it is right now, take comfort in knowing she’s Free from pain an will be watching you all keep growing and living as she would have you do. We will share with our other friends she came to know also. I know we are all strangers to her family , but she was a very special friend to us and enjoyed her company so much! Thank you for sharing her with us. Take care and we wish you all special love from us and best that life has to offer you guys, she always spoke so often about her loving family and all you guys did for her! Prayers and blessings to all of you! Regards, Sandye in KDH.
Wayne and I would like to offer our condolences. Terry and Lou have been treasured friends for many years. They were always available if we ever needed anything. It makes my heart smile knowing they are together again. Praying for strength and comfort for all family and friends.
Lou was such a sweet lady and like a 2nd mom to alot of us. Condolences to Terry and Stephanie. RIP Lou.